Learning through Play is one of our FAVORITE things here! On this page you will find all of the available activities for education. Make sure to check back often as this list is bound to grow!
Build a Gingerbread House Magnetic Tile Printable
If your kids are anything like mine, gingerbread houses last approximately five minutes. And that’s being generous. So this year we swapped the frosting meltdown for something a lot more kid-proof: a gingerbread house magnetic tile printable you stick right onto your magnetic tiles. Suddenly nothing collapses, nobody’s eating gumdrops off the floor, and the
Thanksgiving Magnetic Tile Printable
Around here, the magnetic tiles might as well be glued to the kids’ hands. They build everything. So this year we rolled that magnetic magic right into our fall fun with these Thanksgiving magnetic tile printables, and they became an instant favorite. Kids build their own turkeys, pumpkins, corn, pies and fall trees while secretly
Cranberry Spy Ink Science Experiment
You know that look when a science experiment works and your kids’ eyes go huge, like they just did magic? That’s this cranberry spy ink experiment. Kids write invisible messages with baking soda water, then paint over them with homemade cranberry ink and watch the secret appear. Ages 4 and up Time 30 minutes Science
Fizzing Cranberry Science Project
What happens when you mix cranberry juice and baking soda? Way more than you’d expect. This simple science project turns a kitchen staple into a color-changing chemistry lesson. Kids compare three jars to see how acids and bases react, and why cranberry juice changes color. Ages 4 and up Time 20 minutes Science Acids, bases,
Floating Cranberry STEM Structures Building
We started this cranberry STEM challenge on a whim with a half bag of cranberries in the fridge. Ten minutes later, the kitchen was full of towers, bridges and wobbly creations. Cranberries and toothpicks make a perfect building set, and the cranberries float, so you can test rafts too. Ages 4 and up Time 20
Spiders Floating Drawings Experiment
This one blew my kids’ minds. We drew spiders with a dry erase marker, poured in water and our creepy crawlies lifted right off the dish and floated. It feels like magic, teaches a little science and cleans up in seconds. Ages 4 and up Time 10 minutes Supplies 4 Science Insoluble ink Jump to:
Blood Model Sensory Bottle
This blood model sensory bottle lets kids see what’s floating around inside their bodies, with squishy red beads, “white blood cells” and glittery “plasma.” It’s the perfect mix of “eww!” and “wow!” It takes about five minutes to make, and somehow turns into half an hour of everyone arguing over who gets to shake it
Witches Brew Science Experiment
Bubbling cauldrons, swirling colors and a little glitter. This witches brew science experiment is part potion play, part real chemistry, and every one of my kids, from the toddler up to the tween, wants in when it comes out. Set it out as a fizzy sensory activity for little ones, or turn it into a
Easy DIY Bee Hotel for Kids
If your little ones love watching bees bounce from flower to flower, this DIY bee hotel is a sweet way to help the bees and get kids excited about nature. It’s made from a recycled can, rolled paper tubes and a few sticks from the yard. Kids practice measuring and rolling while they learn how
Bead Rainbow Fine Motor Activity
This bead rainbow combines playdough, pony beads and pipe cleaners into one colorful fine motor activity. It’s simple, cheap and so much fun. Kids thread beads in rainbow order, bend each pipe cleaner into an arch and stick the ends in playdough. Ages 3 and up Time 20 minutes Skills Fine motor, colors, counting Supplies
St. Patrick’s Day Snap Cubes Task Cards
These St. Patrick’s Day snap cube task cards turn building into a festive puzzle. Kids copy nine designs, from a rainbow to a pot of gold. They’re great for fine motor practice, patterning and problem solving at a math center or table time. Ages 3 to 7 Designs 9 Formats Color and blackline Prep Print
St. Patrick’s Day Fizzing Pot of Gold Experiment
Turn St. Patrick’s Day into a fizzing science adventure! This pot of gold bubbles over with glittery yellow foam right in front of your kids. It’s a simple baking soda reaction with a holiday twist, and kids can tweak the recipe to make it fizz even bigger. Ages 3 and up Time 15 minutes Science
Nature Color Scavenger Hunt
Kids love adventures, and this is one of the easiest. Grab an empty egg carton and some markers and you’ve got a color scavenger hunt. Kids hunt for colors in nature and match them to each cup, and suddenly every leaf, rock and flower is exciting. Ages 2 and up Prep 10 minutes Where Yard,
Leprechaun Says Game
Leprechaun Says is Simon Says with a sprinkle of Irish luck. A cheeky leprechaun gives the commands, and kids only follow when the leprechaun says so. It gets kids moving and builds listening skills, perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day party or a quick brain break. Ages 3 to 8 Players 2 or more Time
Valentine’s Day Number Mats 1 to 10
Valentine’s Day 1-10 Number Mats take a Valentine’s Day twist on numbers. It’s a fun way to help kids practice writing and counting the numbers one to ten.
Candy Hearts Valentine’s Day Writing Craft
This candy hearts writing craft mixes Valentine’s Day fun with a little self-love. Kids decorate a candy box and fill hearts with what makes them awesome. It’s colorful, it’s meaningful and it’s a sweet confidence boost. Ages 4 to 8 Time 30 to 45 minutes Skills Writing, self-esteem Season Valentine’s Day Jump to: How to
Ocean Animal Brain Break Movement Cards
Preschoolers are little explorers, and their bodies need to move. These ocean animal brain breaks get kids swimming, wiggling and jumping like sea creatures. A quick movement break helps kids reset and come back ready to learn. Ages 3 to 7 Time 2 to 5 minutes Prep Print and go Great for Classrooms and home
Ice Cream Scoops Name Printable for Kids
We’ve been working on name recognition for over a year, and this ice cream scoop name game has been one of our favorites. Kids stack one scoop for each letter of their name into a tall ice cream tower. It’s silly, colorful and great practice. Ages 3 to 5 Prep 15 minutes Skills Name recognition,
Butterfly Life Cycle Playdough Mats
These butterfly life cycle playdough mats let kids squish their way through metamorphosis. They roll tiny eggs, a wiggly caterpillar, a chrysalis and a beautiful butterfly, right on the mat. It’s a hands-on way to make the butterfly life cycle stick, and it builds fine motor skills at the same time. Perfect for a spring
Earth Day Lego Mats for Kids
These Earth Day Lego mats turn a bin of building bricks into an Earth Day lesson. Kids build 10 pictures, like the Earth, a leaf, a recycle sign and a watering can, right on top of the mat. Each mat also has kids tally the bricks they used and trace and write the word, so
Earth Day Directed Drawing and Writing Prompts for Kids
These Earth Day directed drawings and writing prompts help kids draw the Earth, a tree, a recycle sign and more, one easy step at a time, then write about what they drew. With 30 writing prompts about recycling, saving water and protecting animals, it’s an easy way to get kids thinking about the planet while
DIY Earth Day Seed Bombs for Kids
Seed bombs are little balls of paper pulp and seeds that kids can plant and watch grow. They’re a fun, hands-on Earth Day project. They reuse paper scraps, sneak in some plant science and give kids a reason to get outside. Ages 3 and up Time 45 minutes plus drying Uses Recycled paper Season Spring
Dinosaur Playdough Mats
Got a dinosaur-obsessed kid? These dinosaur playdough mats let them build 12 prehistoric creatures, from a mighty T. rex to a spiky Stegosaurus, while picking up real dino facts along the way. Every mat has a picture to copy and a fact table with the period, diet, habitat, length, weight and fun traits. It’s fine
Printable Alphabet Bug Book
This printable alphabet bug book gives kids a bug for every letter, from ant and bee all the way to xerces moth and zebra butterfly. They color each bug, trace its name and staple together a book they made themselves. It’s a sweet way to practice letters and handwriting during a spring or insect unit,
Insect Addition and Subtraction Math Mats
These insect addition and subtraction mats make math practice feel like play. Kids roll two dice, show the problem with counters on a bug-themed picture, then write the number sentence. With ladybugs, butterflies, a beehive, an anthill and more, they’re perfect for a spring math center or bug unit. Ages 4 to 7 Prep Print
Printable Butterfly Life Cycle Posters
These printable butterfly life cycle posters use real pictures to show kids every stage of metamorphosis: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis and butterfly. Real photos make the life cycle click in a way cartoons just can’t. They’re perfect for a science wall, a spring center or alongside raising real butterflies at home or in the classroom. Ages
Alphabet Do-a-Dot Printables for Preschoolers
These alphabet do-a-dot printables turn letter practice into dot-dot-dot fun. Each page has a big letter made of circles for kids to fill in with a dot marker, plus a beginning sound picture to color. With a page for every uppercase and lowercase letter, they’re perfect for letter of the week, literacy centers and morning
April Lego Challenge for Kids with Printable
Get your Lego bricks ready, because we’ve got an exciting April Lego Challenge for Kids that will unleash their creativity, spark their imaginations, and improve their fine motor skills – all while having a blast! Ready to grab yours now? Click here for this April Brick Challenge for Kids! Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or
Sink or Float Easter Egg Science Experiment
Sink or float experiments are always a hit, and plastic Easter eggs make them even more fun. Kids fill the eggs, predict and test. It’s a simple, hands-on way to explore buoyancy and density with stuff you already have. Ages 3 and up Time 30 minutes Science Buoyancy, density Mess Use towels Jump to: How
Printable Easter Lego Mats for Kids
These Easter Lego mats turn a bin of building bricks into an Easter activity. Kids build 10 pictures, like a bunny, a chick, an Easter basket and a Peep, right on top of the mat. Every mat also has kids tally their bricks, fill a ten frame and trace and write the word, so there’s
Rainbow Sprinkles Writing Tray
This rainbow sprinkles writing tray makes letter practice colorful and fun. Kids trace letters, numbers and shapes with their fingers in the sprinkles. It’s tactile, it’s bright and it beats a boring worksheet. Ages 3 to 6 Prep 5 minutes Skills Pre-writing, letters Reusable Yes Jump to: How to set it up Ways to play
Rainbow Alphabet Match Sensory Bin
This rainbow alphabet sensory bin makes learning letters feel like a treasure hunt. Kids dig through bright chickpeas to find letter rocks and match them. It builds letter recognition and fine motor skills, and everything is reusable for the next round. Ages 3 to 5 Prep 30 minutes Skills Letter recognition, fine motor Reusable Yes
Butterfly Life Cycle Sensory Bin for Kids
Kids are naturally drawn to butterflies, and this butterfly sensory bin lets them act out the whole butterfly life cycle with their hands. Rice and pantry pasta become eggs, caterpillars, chrysalises and butterflies, and little ones can scoop, sort and retell the story over and over. It takes about 10 minutes to set up and
How Playdough Meditation Can Help Promote Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning in Kids
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to promote mindfulness and social-emotional learning for your kids? Look no further than playdough! The squishy, colorful stuff we all know and love can actually help kids develop important skills like self-awareness, empathy, and positive self-talk. So grab your playdough and get ready to have some
Easter Bunny Says Printable Game
Easter Bunny Says puts a spring spin on Simon Says, and it gets kids hopping, literally. It’s a quick, no-prep way to burn off energy while practicing listening and following directions, at home or as a classroom brain break. Ages 3 to 8 Players 2 or more Time 10 to 20 minutes Season Spring and
Dinosaur Activities for Your Little Paleontologists
If you have a preschooler who’s fascinated by all things dinosaur, you’re not alone! Many young children are captivated by these prehistoric creatures and love learning more about them. These dinosaur activities for preschoolers are designed to spark curiosity and promote hands-on learning. From sensory bins to science experiments, we’ve got you covered with a
Putting the Pieces Together: Why Lego is a Must-Have for Early Childhood Learning
If you’ve ever played with Lego, you know how much fun it can be to build and create. But did you know that Legos can also be an excellent tool for early childhood learning? With its endless possibilities for creativity and problem-solving, Legos are a must-have in any classroom or home. Benefits of Using Legos
Unicorn Meditation for Kids: Finding Your Inner Unicorn Magic
This unicorn meditation for kids takes little ones on a calm, magical journey: meeting a unicorn, flying through the clouds, being brave in a dark cave and spreading kindness in a hidden garden. It’s about 10 minutes and perfect for bedtime, a calm-down corner or a classroom reset. Below you’ll find the full read-aloud script,
Teaching Kids How to Meditate: Simple Techniques for Beginners
In today’s world, children are exposed to an overwhelming amount of stimuli from a young age. From television to video games, social media, and school pressures, children are constantly surrounded by distractions that can make it difficult to focus and relax. Meditation is a simple and effective way to help children calm their minds and
Rainbow Meditation for Kids: Rainbow Visualization for Positive Energy
This rainbow meditation for kids guides little ones through each color of the rainbow, and each color brings a good feeling: love, creativity, confidence, peace, calm, wonder and imagination. It’s about 8 minutes and great for bedtime, a calm-down corner or a classroom reset. Below is the full read-aloud script, split into short parts so
Crawling Colors! A FUN Science Experiment in Color Mixing
Basic color theory for Kids with this amazingly fun color mixing science experiment – Crawling Colors!
Fizzy Earth Day Science Experiment
This fizzy Earth Day science experiment lets kids “paint” a planet with bubbling green land and blue oceans. It’s a simple baking soda and vinegar reaction that opens up great conversations about our planet and how to take care of it. Ages 3 and up Time 20 minutes Science Acid-base reaction Supplies Kitchen basics Jump
Count on Laughter: 20 Funny Math Jokes Your Kids Will Love!
Are you trying to get your kids excited about math? Well, have no fear, because math jokes are here! That’s right, math jokes can be a fun and engaging way to get your kids interested in math and learning. Plus, who doesn’t love a good laugh? Math Jokes for Kids We’ve compiled a list of
How to Make a Lemon Battery Science Project
Can a lemon power a light? With a little copper and zinc, it can! This lemon battery experiment is a fun first look at electricity and circuits. One lemon makes a tiny bit of power, so you’ll link a few together to light an LED. Ages 6 and up Time 30 minutes Science Chemical energy,
How to Build a Leprechaun Trap (STEM Project for Kids)
Want to catch a leprechaun this St. Patrick’s Day? This leprechaun trap uses a coffee can, a popsicle stick ladder and plenty of shiny bait. It’s a fun STEM challenge that gets kids planning, building and testing, with a little magic mixed in. Ages 4 to 9 Time 45 minutes plus drying Type STEM project
St. Patrick’s Day Directed Drawing with Writing Prompts
These St. Patrick’s Day directed drawings walk kids through drawing leprechauns, rainbows, pots of gold and four-leaf clovers one easy step at a time. Then they write about what they drew. With 24 St. Patrick’s Day writing prompts, it’s a festive way to practice drawing and writing in March. Ages 5 to 9 Prep Print
Free Printable Road Signs: Environmental Print for Construction Play
Add environmental print to your child’s construction dramatic play with these free road sign printables!
Q-Tip Painting Alphabet Letter Flashcards
Q-tip painting letters is a calm, focused way to practice the alphabet. Kids dip a cotton swab in paint and dot each circle of the letter, uppercase and lowercase, on these printable ABC cards. That little pinch around the Q-tip strengthens the same muscles kids use to hold a pencil, so it’s great prewriting practice
Printable 2 Piece Animal Puzzle for Preschoolers
These printable 2 piece animal puzzles have kids match each animal to a real, close-up photo of its fur, feathers, scales or shell. It’s simple problem solving that toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners love. The puzzle cuts make them self-checking, so kids can work on their own, and they spark great conversations about how animals feel
Zoo Playdough Mats
These zoo animal playdough mats bring the whole zoo to your table. Kids build lions, elephants and giraffes, design their own zoo scenes, count sticks into animal cages and match footprints. With so many ways to play, it’s an easy week of zoo-themed fine motor, counting and small-world play for preschool, pre-K and kindergarten. Ages
Animal Habitat Clip Cards
These animal habitat clip cards are a hands-on way to teach preschoolers where animals live and why. Kids clip a clothespin on the right answer, which builds fine motor strength while they learn. Ages 3 to 6 Cards 184 in 2 sets Skills Science vocabulary, fine motor Prep Print, cut, laminate Jump to: How to
Printable Zoo STEM Challenge Cards
These zoo STEM challenge cards give kids a problem to solve: build a pool for the walrus, a tree for the koala or a ticket booth for the zoo, using everyday materials. Planning and reflection sheets walk kids through the engineering process, so they plan, build, test and talk about their designs, at home or
Unplugged Coding Zoo Animal Block Code Pathways for Kids
These unplugged coding pathways teach kids the basics of coding with no screens at all. Kids lay out start, forward, turn, stop and repeat blocks on the floor to build a path, then move through it. Animal movement blocks like “stomp like an elephant” and “hop like a kangaroo” turn it into a brain break,
Alphabet Playdough Mats A to Z (Printable PDF)
Hand a preschooler a lump of play dough and watch what happens. It gets squished, rolled, smooshed and (let’s be honest) occasionally tasted. These alphabet playdough mats take all that squishy energy and point it right at the ABCs. Each mat has a big upper and lowercase letter to fill with dough, six beginning sound
Fun and Interactive Printable Play Dough Mats for Kids
Do you have little ones who love playdough? If so, we’ve got the perfect printable play dough mats for kids! These mats are perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, pre-k aged kids, and kindergarteners. They are a great way to practice counting, letter recognition, and more. Plus, they are just plain fun! To use these playdough mats,
2D Shapes Playdough Mats
These 2D shapes playdough mats make learning shapes hands-on. Kids roll and press playdough along 13 shapes, from circles and triangles to hearts and stars. Each shape comes with real-world picture clues, like a triangle shown as a sailboat, a hanger and a slice of pizza, so kids start spotting shapes everywhere. Ages 2 to
Printable Dinosaur Playdough Task Cards
Have a little one who loves dinosaurs? These dinosaur playdough task cards let them build 18 prehistoric pictures, from a T. rex and Triceratops to a fossil, a dinosaur egg and a footprint. Twelve fact cards print on the back with pronunciations and kid-friendly facts, so kids learn while they squish. Great for home or
Alphabet Lego Letters Printable
These alphabet Lego letters printable mats turn letter learning into building time. Kids build each letter right on top of a brick-built letter, matching brick to brick like a puzzle, then trace it and write it. The pack covers A to Z in uppercase and lowercase, plus “I can build” flash cards for games and
Printable Alphabet Road Letters
These printable alphabet roads turn handwriting practice into playtime. Every letter is a little road, and kids park a toy car at the start and drive along the dashed lane in the correct formation order. Saying the letter name and sound as they drive makes it multisensory, and it builds the muscle memory for writing
Printable Emotions Playdough Mats and Task Cards
These emotions playdough mats help kids name and talk about big feelings. Kids build a face with playdough to show silly, shy, sad, angry, worried, happy, upset, surprised or excited. Each mat has an “I feel ___ when…” prompt, so after they build, kids share a time they felt that way. A blank “Today I
Printable Human Body Playdough Mats
These printable human body playdough mats let kids build organs right on a body outline, from the brain and heart to the lungs and stomach. It’s a hands-on way to learn the body systems. Body system cards cover the digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, skeletal, muscular, lymphatic and urinary systems. The body mats come in three
Printable Playdough Number Mats: Counting 0-10
Playdough number mats may be some of the first math games you play with your kids. Kids roll playdough balls, count them onto the mat and trace the number, and they don’t even realize they’re doing math. These mats cover 0 to 10 with number recognition, counting, ten frames and number words, all the building
Geoboard Patterns and Activities for Kids
Geoboards are one of the most versatile tools in my teaching toolkit. Kids stretch rubber bands over pegs to make shapes, pictures and patterns. They build fine motor strength while sneaking in geometry, counting and even letters. Here’s how to use them at every age. Ages 3 and up Prep Print and laminate Skills Fine
Adapted I Spy Shapes Book
We are pretty in love with I-Spy games here. This Adapted I Spy Shapes Book is a fantastic and fun way to work on so many different skills. This past week I have gotten quite a few emails asking for easier versions of some of our I-Spy games to help kids that struggle with visual discrimination
Dinosaur Books for Kids
Dinosaur books for kids have always been popular, but these days there are more options than ever. We’ve taken a look at the books out there and come up with the best available options. From educational to hilarious, the books on this list are great choices for kids who can’t get enough of dinosaurs.
Dinosaur Yoga for Kids
Stomp, stretch and ROAR! This dinosaur yoga for kids gets little dino fans moving with 12 playful poses, from stomping like a T. rex to flying like a Pterodactyl. Yoga builds balance, coordination, body awareness and core strength, and the slow breathing helps kids calm their bodies. Dinosaurs just make it a lot more fun.
Alphabet Pattern Block Printable Task Cards
These alphabet pattern block mats let kids build every letter with pattern blocks. Each card shows an uppercase and lowercase letter outline for kids to fill in. At the bottom, kids color the blocks they used, so they practice naming shapes and counting too. It’s a great bridge between literacy and math centers. Ages 3
Construction Tools Geoboard Pattern Mats
Geoboards are fantastic for fine motor strength and early geometry. These construction tools mats turn toolboxes and wrenches into rubber band puzzles. They’re low prep and keep kids busy for a long time. Ages 4 to 8 Pages 64 Mats 22 Pattern cards 10 in easy and hard Jump to: How to use them What’s
Printable Fire Safety I Spy Games for Kids
My rambunctious three year old and curious six year old were all about fire trucks. After a visit to the fire station, we came home and played this fire safety I spy game. October is Fire Prevention Month, and an I spy game is an easy, low-stress way to start talking about fire safety with
Sunflower Dissection: Parts of a Sunflower for Kids
Every year we plant a garden with the kids, and every year something pops up that we didn’t plant. One summer it was sunflowers. Everywhere. So we cut a few, put them on a tray and turned them into a hands-on lesson on the parts of a sunflower, with a little tweezer work for fine
I Spy Shapes Printable Game for Kids
My kids love I Spy games, and this shapes version is a fun way to practice naming and counting shapes. Kids hunt for each shape, then fill in a ten frame and tally marks to show how many they found. Ages 3 to 6 Prep Print and go Skills Shapes, counting, tallying Reusable Laminate it
Ocean Themed Yoga for Kids
Yoga is one of our favorite ways to sneak in a sensory brain break. This ocean themed yoga for kids has 12 sea animal poses, so kids can stretch like a starfish, crawl like a crab and puff up like a pufferfish. It’s easy to do anywhere, needs no equipment, and builds balance, strength and
Hatching Fizzy Dinosaur Eggs
My kids love anything fizzy. No matter how many times we do it, a fizzing reaction still feels like magic to them. These hatching dinosaur eggs hide a tiny dino inside a baking soda shell. Squirt on vinegar and watch them fizz open. Ages 3 and up Prep 20 minutes plus 2 to 3 hours
Printable Outer Space I Spy Game for Kids
We love I spy games around here, and this outer space I spy game was a big hit. Kids search a busy solar system picture for stars, rockets, comets, Saturn and more, then count and tally what they find. I spy games are a fun way to build visual perception skills, which is a big
Make Your Own Dinosaur Fossil Dig Kit
Do you have a budding paleontologist? My son can name more dinosaurs than I knew existed. So during our dinosaur unit, we explored what paleontologists do. We made salt dough dinosaur bones, baked them, buried them in sand and went on a dig. Ages 3 and up Time 1 hour plus baking Builds Fine motor,
Frozen Ocean Animal Rescue
Cool off with this frozen animal rescue! Ocean animals are trapped in big balls of ice, and kids test different ways to melt them free. It’s a fun science experiment and a great outdoor activity on a hot day. Ages 3 and up Prep 10 minutes plus overnight freezing Science Melting, reactions Where Outside is
Ocean Zones Sensory Bottles
These ocean zones sensory bottles go from light blue to dark blue, just like the ocean gets darker the deeper you go. Kids sort sea animals into the zone where they live. My kids had a ton of questions, which is the best part. Ages 4 to 9 Prep 15 minutes Science Ocean zones, adaptations
Ocean I Spy Printable
We absolutely love I Spy games around here, and given the response we have had from the couple we have already shared, we know y’all do too! Ocean I Spy Today’s I Spy Game that I am sharing with y’all is an Ocean Themed I Spy. This last week I have been working my way
Ocean Pollution Activity for Kids: Clean Up an Oil Spill
Kids hear a lot about ocean pollution, but it’s hard to picture until they try to clean it up themselves. In this ocean pollution activity, kids make a pretend oil spill and plastic mess in a bin of water, then test tools to get it out. Spoiler: it’s a lot harder than it looks. That’s
Vegetable I Spy Printable Game
If you’re teaching your kids about vegetables, they’ll love this vegetable I spy game. It started a big conversation about veggies at our house, and my son even asked to try some at the store! Ages 3 to 6 Prep Print and go Skills Counting, visual perception Reusable Laminate it Jump to: How to play
Fruit I Spy Printable Game
Explore fruits with this fruit I spy game. It’s part of our whole I spy series. My kids once had a heated debate over whether a tomato is a fruit. Botanically it is, though cooks treat it like a vegetable! Ages 3 to 6 Prep Print and go Skills Counting, visual perception Reusable Laminate it
DIY Heat Sensitive Color Changing Playdough
My kids got really into mood rings and wanted to know how they change color. So we made heat sensitive color changing playdough to find out. It’s made with thermochromic pigment, which changes color with temperature. Warm hands and cold counters make the color shift right in front of you. Ages 4 and up Time
Emoji I Spy Printable Game
My girls love everything emoji, and yes, this I spy game even includes the poop emoji. Kids have to look closely to tell the faces apart, which makes it a great way to talk about emotions too. Ages 3 to 6 Prep Print and go Skills Counting, visual perception Reusable Laminate it Jump to: How
Dinosaur I Spy Printable Game
What’s your little one’s favorite dinosaur? This dinosaur I spy game is made for dino fans. I spy games are a huge hit at our house, and my kids get excited every time a new one comes out. Ages 3 to 6 Prep Print and go Skills Counting, visual perception Reusable Laminate it Jump to:
A Really Big List of Free Science Websites for Kids
Make the most out of your child’s time online with these Free Science Websites for Kids. This insanely massive list of fun learning science websites includes sites for a wide range of ages, from preschool and up. The majority of these though are best suited for elementary aged students. Each one of the sites listed
Super Awesome Shape Books for Kids
Shape Books for Young Readers Every single time I bring up math I am 100% sure that I hear an audible groan from my kids. And I get it, math is a tough subject. Using picture books is a fantastic way to overcome some of those obstacles associated with learning math concepts. Because y’all math
Exploring Dental Health with Slime
Every February the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsor’s National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness and education on oral health. Since this month is dental health month, this week we have been exploring taking care of our teeth and dental hygiene for kids with this fun “How to Brush Your Teeth” Slime Activity! This
Random Acts of Kindness Printable Journal
When your child was born, did you picture them as an astronaut? A ballerina? A firefighter saving the day? Most of us don’t picture “kind,” but for me it matters more than anything. I don’t care if my kids grow up to be doctors or grocery clerks, as long as they grow up kind. That’s
Free Thanksgiving I Spy Printable
With Thanksgiving approaching, it’s time to get kids into fun activities for the holiday. They’re going to love this Thanksgiving I Spy Printable! Whether you are traveling for the holidays or staying home with family, this free game of I-Spy will be perfect for entertaining your child. I-Spy games are currently my daughter’s favorite and
15 Mindfulness and Relaxation Apps for Kids with Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the biggest day-to-day challenges that my Autistic daughter faces. It’s one of those dark sides of Autism that many Autistic people struggle with. From coping with change to sensory needs to difficulty understanding emotions and black and white thinking, anxiety likes to creep in and roar…loudly. This list of 15
Mindfulness and Relaxation Books for Kids
This year has been all about working on mindfulness for my child with Anxiety. Helping her develop coping skills before an anxiety attack has been huge for helping our daily activities run smoothly. These 15 Mindfulness and Relaxation Books for Kids are some of our favorites that we have discovered while on this journey.
Calm Down Kit for Anxious Kids
It was one of those days when my child’s anxiousness was more than I could handle. The hyperactivity. The anger. The meltdowns. The rigidity and rituals…as my little guy screamed at me with his ear piercing screech over his granola bar breaking off in his hand (because he took a bite of it) I was
Yoga Poses for Kids: Sensory Benefits and Printable Cards
As a kid I was rough on my body, and an old collarbone break still aches every day. When my doctor suggested yoga for the pain, I was surprised how much it helped, and how much it helped my kids too. Yoga isn’t just stretching. It’s fantastic sensory input. As a parent of an autistic
Dear Santa Letter Printable
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Toys“R“Us . All opinions are 100% mine. Christmas is almost here and I honestly, can’t believe this year has gone by so quick! If your kids are anything like mine, they love anything to do with Santa. Crafts, activities, recipes, you name it. Christmas
Building and Construction Toys for Kids
With Christmas on its way, you’re trying to decide what to buy your little engineer. I’ve got the perfect list of building and construction toys! These toys are sure to satisfy your little builder for hours on end! Everything from simple blocks to complex marble runs have been included below. I can’t wait to show
Popcorn Names Fine Motor Button Practice
I remember how growing up, popcorn garlands were the ultimate in holiday decor. My mother would always let me be in charge of the garlands, so I took it upon myself to string every single bit of popcorn, one by one. This is why today, I felt it most appropriate to come up with my
Montessori Gift Guide for Early Childhood
With Christmas quickly approaching, you may be starting to think about gifts. I have a list of Montessori toys your little one will love! All of these gifts are available for purchase on Amazon which means you can beat out the crazy store crowds! And if you are a Prime member you can snag free
Fall Nature Hunt for Kids
Fall is the perfect season for watching nature change. Leaves turn every color, squirrels race around with nuts and seeds and pods drop everywhere. A fall nature hunt gives kids a reason to slow down and really look, and it works for toddlers all the way up to big kids. Ages 1 and up Time
How Journaling Helps Children Learn to Express Themselves
All of childhood is an extended lesson in the art of self-expression. From a baby’s first word through toddlers’ simple phrases to high school SAT vocabulary lessons, a huge portion of your child’s life is spent learning to speak and write.
Spelling with Playdough
My older kids and I ditched the old spelling-list-and-test routine. Instead we sort words into families and look for patterns, and playdough makes it way more fun. Shaping each letter by hand slows kids down and gets more senses involved, which helps the spelling patterns stick. Ages 5 to 9 Time 15 to 20 minutes